1/16 Scale Richard Petty 1973 Dodge Charger
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Got started on the model last night and worked on it off and on all day today. Progress so far:
Engine cage is assembled, just need to paint it Petty Blue
Those chrome parts came in two parts that needed to be glued together
The front end, as you can see, has a lot of small fiddly parts. So far there is a lot of clean up needed on the parts but the fitment is actually very good.
Engine cage is assembled, just need to paint it Petty Blue
Those chrome parts came in two parts that needed to be glued together
The front end, as you can see, has a lot of small fiddly parts. So far there is a lot of clean up needed on the parts but the fitment is actually very good.
Got some more done this week, finally remembered to post pics
Here is the driver's seat, I do have the gaps filled at the back.
The gaps on this piece were huge, even after trimming and sanding for a better fit. I had to use putty all the way around the seam.
The driver's seat completed, just need some paint on it.
The engine is mostly complete. the fitment for these parts are pretty good. I only had to trim and sand lightly to get a good fit.
And the transmission and starter assembled last night. a little sanding they will be ready.
Here is the driver's seat, I do have the gaps filled at the back.
The gaps on this piece were huge, even after trimming and sanding for a better fit. I had to use putty all the way around the seam.
The driver's seat completed, just need some paint on it.
The engine is mostly complete. the fitment for these parts are pretty good. I only had to trim and sand lightly to get a good fit.
And the transmission and starter assembled last night. a little sanding they will be ready.
airdave
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I may not be a fan of the Dodge Charger, but this model is awesome.
I am watching with much interest!
To see a real car used in racing as opposed to the custom built "not-so-stock" cars of today.
What a rush.
I mean, this thing has the same standard frame with torsion bar suspension that every road car had!
I can't tell you how many of these I repaired back in the day.
Once the floor pan got rusty, the tension on that torsion bar rod, was enough to rip a giant hole in the floor!!
But the big advantage was, this is the only factory designed adjustable ride height suspension!
I'm sure that was a bonus for a race car (being able to raise or lower the front end).
I am watching with much interest!
To see a real car used in racing as opposed to the custom built "not-so-stock" cars of today.
What a rush.
I mean, this thing has the same standard frame with torsion bar suspension that every road car had!
I can't tell you how many of these I repaired back in the day.
Once the floor pan got rusty, the tension on that torsion bar rod, was enough to rip a giant hole in the floor!!
But the big advantage was, this is the only factory designed adjustable ride height suspension!
I'm sure that was a bonus for a race car (being able to raise or lower the front end).
Yes, Yes it is my fault. I'll admit it with a smile.
Been a bit but I finally laid some paint down. Had to get the right paint to make Petty Blue and work is a pain right now, busy busy busy there.
Now I have some hand painting to do, then on to the assembly make it start looking like a race car.
Now I have some hand painting to do, then on to the assembly make it start looking like a race car.
Got a little bit more done on the model.
I have the plug wires in place and some of the tubing. However I am missing part A so I am going to have to make that part. I am planning on making it out of copper wire and a little bit of putty.
Here I cut some of the tubing too short and need to re do it, good thing I have plenty of vinyl tube
So far the only problems I have had are of my own making and flash on the parts
I have the plug wires in place and some of the tubing. However I am missing part A so I am going to have to make that part. I am planning on making it out of copper wire and a little bit of putty.
Here I cut some of the tubing too short and need to re do it, good thing I have plenty of vinyl tube
So far the only problems I have had are of my own making and flash on the parts
Belugawrx
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Did you know there is a spider on your engine..? lol
Those ignition wires should be lying down across the valley pan/intake not sticking way up in the air..it will cause problems when it comes time to install the hood / bonnet.
Coming along nicely DubJ
Peppylepugh
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The Good King Richard.
In his last season, I met him at the first race at Pocono.
I had an opportunity to work track security through one of the strangest hiring and interview processes that I've ever had. But, that's another couple ales and another time.
Heck of a nice guy. What an ace.
Never bothered with an autograph, just a chance to shake his hand, shoot the breeze for 5 minutes and have a story to tell.
In his last season, I met him at the first race at Pocono.
I had an opportunity to work track security through one of the strangest hiring and interview processes that I've ever had. But, that's another couple ales and another time.
Heck of a nice guy. What an ace.
Never bothered with an autograph, just a chance to shake his hand, shoot the breeze for 5 minutes and have a story to tell.
I have a large tackle box that I keep my tools and supplies in, in an extra tray I keep left over tubes and other parts I use a lot or miscut a lotLooking great! Thank God for tubing squirreled away. Like the squirrels though, my biggest challenge is finding it again!
.I'm going to fix the wires later. Planning on using some masking tape to make keepers and then I'll have them lay down and behave, thanks for the advice though.
It is 14 inches from bumper to bumper. This makes the second 1/16th scale I've put together and I've got a lot more on my want to buy list.
Got just a tad bit more done.
The model came with 2 part shocks, 8 of them 2 per wheel. The linoleum monster that lives under my desk decided the period of being nice was over and ate one of the barrels, so I had to make a new one a piece of sprue from the parts bin and a 3 sizes of drill bit later it's done.
And here are all the shocks installed as well as the front steering assembly and the engine roll cage. Sorry forgot to take a picture of it...oh well maybe next time if I remember.
The model is getting closer to being done. My next step will be to touch up the paint and then installing 6 (6!) part wheels. After that I may take a break and work on another model.
The model came with 2 part shocks, 8 of them 2 per wheel. The linoleum monster that lives under my desk decided the period of being nice was over and ate one of the barrels, so I had to make a new one a piece of sprue from the parts bin and a 3 sizes of drill bit later it's done.
And here are all the shocks installed as well as the front steering assembly and the engine roll cage. Sorry forgot to take a picture of it...oh well maybe next time if I remember.
The model is getting closer to being done. My next step will be to touch up the paint and then installing 6 (6!) part wheels. After that I may take a break and work on another model.
Well here are some more for yaNice! Great detailing!
...with all these close in shots, can't wait for the big reveal!
.I swear I was going to put it aside for a few days, but it was: lemme finish doing this, then Oh this will be easy to do. Just another step. Next thing I know I'm ready to finish the paint and final assembly. That will have to wait, I'm using rattlecans right now due to some minor problems with my booth and the weather is brutally wet and windy right now.
As you can see the engine is fully installed, the plug wires are laying down the best I can do. I think I should have used copper wiring instead of the supplied vinyl, Lesson learned. All of the hosing is installed, gee that was fun (not really)
A close up of the wheel attachment-5 parts for that so for the front wheels a total of 11 (11!) parts per wheel. Racing tires are smooth and these aren't, I opted to leave them as is so I wouldn't have to spend a day sanding all 4 tires (I know lazy boy here
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I do have the interior roll cage built and painted, again I forgot to take a picture of it. I've got it put aside for the glue to cure before I install it followed by the dashboard
Here is a close up of the engine bay complete with roll cage.
After all this I still have to finish painted the body, masking it for the STP red with the white border then the decals. Doesn't sound like a lot but the masking is going to be very involved due to the curves on the area painted.
